Jan. 20 1:54 PM PT2:54 PM MT3:54 PM CT4:54 PM ET21:54 GMT5:54 2:54 PM MST3:54 PM CST4:54 PM EST1:54 UAE (+1)22:5416:54 ET3:54 PM CT19:54 - Butler (sprained right wrist) is good to go for Tuesday against the Lakers after sitting out the last three games.Analysis: Recently signed Corey Brewer has been starting in Butler's place, though JJ Redick and Ben Simmons have benefited the most from the All-Star's absence from a fantasy perspective.

Jan. 19 2:28 PM PT3:28 PM MT4:28 PM CT5:28 PM ET22:28 GMT6:28 3:28 PM MST4:28 PM CST5:28 PM EST2:28 UAE (+1)23:2817:28 ET4:28 PM CT20:28 - Jimmy Butler scored 18 points Saturday, going 5 of 18 from the field, as the Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-115. Butler pulled down three rebounds and had four assists, tallying a plus-minus of -6 in his 38:09 on the floor. He added two blocks and two steals. Butler went 1 of 6 from behind the arc.

Jan. 2 1:41 PM PT2:41 PM MT3:41 PM CT4:41 PM ET21:41 GMT5:41 2:41 PM MST3:41 PM CST4:41 PM EST1:41 UAE (+1)22:4116:41 ET3:41 PM CT19:41 - Butler (illness) returned to practice Monday and isn't on the 76ers' injury report for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.Analysis: Butler will be back following a two-game absence, which will be his first appearance since the release of an ESPN report stating he's been challenging coach Brett Brown about his role in the offense. We'll see if that translate into more scoring opportunities for the four-time All-Star, who's averaging 18 points and 13.9 shot attempts since coming over in a trade with Minnesota.

Nov. 10 9:00 AM PT10:00 AM MT11:00 AM CT12:00 PM ET17:00 GMT1:00 10:00 AM MST11:00 AM CST12:00 PM EST21:00 UAE18:0012:00 ET11:00 AM CT15:00 - The Timberwolves have agreed to trade Jimmy Butler to the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe.Analysis: This has to be good for fantasy owners as Butler was continually "resting" while waiting for Minnesota to work out a deal. He's expected to make his Sixers debut on Wednesday.

Nov. 9 10:16 AM PT11:16 AM MT12:16 PM CT1:16 PM ET18:16 GMT2:16 11:16 AM MST12:16 PM CST1:16 PM EST22:16 UAE19:1613:16 ET12:16 PM CT16:16 - Butler will play for the Timberwolves Friday at Sacramento.Analysis: Minnesota coach Tom Thibodeau said earlier in the day that the team was considering resting Butler for what would be the third time in six games, but the unhappy guard will give it a go. Butler has played in two straight contests and recorded a combined 44 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds.

Nov. 4 10:14 AM PT11:14 AM MT12:14 PM CT1:14 PM ET18:14 GMT2:14 11:14 AM MST12:14 PM CST1:14 PM EST22:14 UAE19:1413:14 ET12:14 PM CT17:14 - Butler is expected to play Monday after he did not play Sunday in Portland.Analysis: Butler was also ruled out Wednesday against the Jazz for what the team called ''precautionary rest'' after he missed training camp due to his trade request. Butler leads the Wolves with 22.3 points per game and is also averaging 5.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and an NBA-best 2.57 steals.

Oct. 31 8:13 AM PT9:13 AM MT10:13 AM CT11:13 AM ET15:13 GMT23:13 8:13 AM MST9:13 AM CST10:13 AM EST19:13 UAE16:1311:13 ET9:13 AM CT14:13 - Butler (general soreness) will play Friday at Golden State.Analysis: Butler told reporters he needed to take Wednesday's game against Utah off because he's at an increased risk of injury after missing most of training camp due to his ongoing dispute with the Timberwolves. With Friday's showdown against the Warriors being a nationally televised game, it's possible the NBA may have stepped in to ensure that one of Minnesota's biggest stars plays.

Oct. 20 11:14 AM PT12:14 PM MT1:14 PM CT2:14 PM ET18:14 GMT2:14 11:14 AM MST12:14 PM CST1:14 PM EST22:14 UAE20:1414:14 ET1:14 PM CT17:14 - Butler (rest) will not play against the Mavericks on Saturday.Analysis: The Timberwolves are just being cautious with Butler after he played a total of 68 minutes in the first two games. He's expected to be back in the lineup Monday against the Pacers.

Oct. 17 7:14 PM PT8:14 PM MT9:14 PM CT10:14 PM ET2:14 GMT10:14 7:14 PM MST8:14 PM CST9:14 PM EST6:14 UAE (+1)04:1422:14 ET9:14 PM CT1:14 - Jimmy Butler scored 23 points Wednesday, going 9 of 23 from the field, as the Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the San Antonio Spurs 112-108. Butler pulled down seven rebounds and had three assists, tallying a plus-minus of -3 in his 31:36 of playing time. He added one block and four steals. Butler went 1 of 4 from behind the arc.

Oct. 4 6:33 PM PT7:33 PM MT8:33 PM CT9:33 PM ET1:33 GMT9:33 6:33 PM MST7:33 PM CST8:33 PM EST5:33 UAE (+1)03:3321:33 ET8:33 PM CT0:33 - After all the disruption caused by Butler's trade request that became public a week before training camp began, no deal has been made. So the four-time All-Star will be on the court facing off against the Spurs with his Timberwolves teammates on Wednesday, no matter the awkwardness and tension that might be lingering.Analysis: Butler has only participated in four days of on-court workouts with the team, starting with his raucous appearance a week ago. Thibodeau canceled practice the following day, and Butler did not accompany the team to the preseason game on Friday because of what was officially announced as rehabilitation for his right hand that was surgically repaired in July.